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FG Expands Relief for Cancer Patients as Treatment Costs Rise
The Federal Government has announced an expansion of support measures for cancer patients, as rising treatment costs continue to place a heavy financial burden on thousands…
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Marwa Calls on Traditional Rulers to Help Protect Girls from Drug Abuse.
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), has called on Nigeria’s traditional rulers to work more closely with…
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Flooding Triggers Blackouts in Lagos, Osun
Heavy flooding caused by persistent rainfall has disrupted electricity infrastructure in Lagos and Osun states, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power after critical transmission…
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Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Climbs to 600 as Outbreak Spreads to New Province
KINSHASA, DR Congo — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached a grim milestone, with the death toll rising to…
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DR Congo Confirms 1,708 Ebola Cases as Death Toll Rises to 580
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed that the country’s ongoing Ebola outbreak has reached 1,708 confirmed cases, with 580 deaths recorded…
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OneHealth by AXA Expands Specialist Healthcare Services with New Geriatric and Optometry Clinics
Private Healthcare Investment Grows as OneHealth by AXA Broadens Specialist Care in Nigeria Nigeria’s private healthcare sector continues to expand as AXA Mansard Health Limited, through…
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Plateau Records 311 Snakebite Recoveries Under Free Anti-Venom Program
The Plateau State Government has announced a major milestone in its fight against snakebite fatalities, revealing that 311 of the 312 reported snakebite cases recorded between…
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NiMet Warns Lagos, Coastal States of Flash Floods as Heavy Rainfall Continues
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh weather advisory warning residents of Lagos and several coastal states to prepare for possible flash floods as…
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FG Moves to Prevent Ebola Outbreak, Sets Up Presidential Task Force
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to prevent a possible outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria by establishing a Presidential Task Force to coordinate national…
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NDLEA Arrests Two Persons Living With Disabilities in Separate Drug Trafficking Operations in Abia and Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two persons living with disabilities in separate anti-narcotics operations conducted in Abia and Rivers states, as the…